Dr. Chuck Bartowski is the lead scientist on a top secret government project. After an attempt on his life, and against his protests, his boss arranges a bodyguard for him. When Detective Sarah Walker is assigned to protect a civilian scientist her Secret Service past rises to haunt her. Neither can live with the arrangement, but they might not survive without it. (AU; CHARAH)

AU. Harry, Ron, and Ginny send themselves back in time to avoid the destruction of everything they hold dear, and the deaths of everyone they love.

In a world where everyone is connected to their soulmate at some point in their life, through writing on their skin, Chuck hadn't really thought a mathematical formula would be the thing to indicate he's met his. For the rest of his life, he's connected to a kind girl with a dozen names, who travels all around the country. And they might just fall for each other along the way. AU.

Slight Catching Fire AU. Mockingjay AU. "Where's Peeta?" Plutarch looks at Haymitch, and they're both silent, forcing me to think the worst. Peeta is gone, and I am alone. Haymitch has broken his word to me, and he deserves to pay for it. He's about to speak when another door slides open, allowing in two occupants. Peeta and Johanna weren't taken, and that's just the beginning.

* Former CIA agent Sarah Walker has been cut adrift. Her memory of the previous five years was erased, and then she was lied to and sent to kill a man whom she discovered was her husband. This is the story of the day he tried to win her back. [Canon-compliant follow-up to the series finale] [M for sexual content, discussions of faith, and references to prior violence]

Sixteen years later marks Harry Potter's forced return to the wizarding world after being banished to the muggle world for sixteen years. When he returns, he will be forced to fight, but in his own, Shotgunning, Motorcycling, Firewielding unique style. DifferentBWL, H/G, TwinPotters, All Wizards are powerful and Super Epic Powered Wizarding Duels will be the backbone of this story.

One of the last things true crime writer Richard Castle expected when he took a meeting with convicted murderer Kate Beckett was to be sent on a quest for proof of her innocence, the other was to fall in love with her. A Castle AU. Written 2012. Revised 2016.

Sirius decides to stay in England after escaping Hogwarts and makes protecting Harry his priority. AU GOF.

AU: What if Castle had never become a famous, successful, and wealthy writer? Struggling to make ends meet, failed writer Richard Rodgers meets Detective Kate Beckett under quite different circumstances.

Kate's rescue becomes the linchpin of change in her relationship with Castle, and events from that night lead to resolution for them both. **Voted Best Crime Fic on The 12th Precinct Castle Fanfiction Awards.**

When Special Agent Kate Beckett is offered an interview for a Secret Service position at the White House she didn't know what to expect, but even less than the position as personal protection for the first daughter, she never expected him. President/SSA AU. COMPLETE.

"My heart has known the coup de grace. Ah! I did not foresee it." -'A Season in Hell,' Arthur Rimbaud. Prompt from Panda09: where Castle takes the bullet for Kate at the end of season three

A story of redemption as Beckett and Castle struggle with the massive changes in their lives.

It took losing Peeta to the Capitol's hijacking for Katniss to realize how much she needed him. Now that he's returned, broken and grieving, can she find a way to help him heal and to show him that he's always been her first and only choice? A twist on the usual post-MJ story.

A cowardly betrayal leaves Rick Rodgers and Kate Beckett fighting for their lives. Can they learn to rely on the other; will it lead to something more? What happens when they return from exile and the world learns the truth? A/U. Complete. Giant hugs to who've taken a chance on this story and followed to the end. Which is just a beginning...

An AU story. Richard Castle is a bookkeeper living in Queens with his daughter Alexis. He works in Manhattan. An elderly woman rides the same subway line to work each day, she and Castle become friends. She introduces him to a detective, Kate Beckett, who is stumped on a cold case. The pair end up working together. Fate intervenes in this multi-chapter story.

She has a baby. She brought a baby back from Haiti. Can you even do that? Season 3 AU.

They thought they were stopping a future dark lord, but they were only creating one... AU

"Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing." An AU story for Christmas.

After believing that Harry Potter died in a house fire at the age of ten, the Wizarding world is shocked when he emerges, out of the blue, just in time to attend his seventh year at Hogwarts. They're even more shocked when he's Sorted into Slytherin.

The savior of magical Britain is believed dead until he shows up to fight Death Eaters. Hermione Granger is a very lonely young woman without a single friend until she boards the Hogwarts Express for her sixth year, and her life take a major turn. SERIOUS WARNING. Rated M for a reason. DO NOT READ if easily offended.

Wrongly accused of two murders he didn't commit, Richard Castle escapes police custody in hopes of proving his own innocence. FBI Agent Kate Beckett is on the team assigned to bring him in, but as the bizarre evidence stacks up, she begins to question his guilt-particularly after meeting him face-to-face. AU. 2014 Ficathon Entry

What if Rick had had a different reaction to Kate's secret being revealed in the interrogation room? VERY AU after 47 Seconds. Based on a prompt from Louise McDoogle. Her words used with permission. Now with new Cover art by Detective Angie

Castle and Beckett never met five years ago. Beckett's Mom's case remains unsolved, and Castle has no muse. What happens when their paths cross? An AU Target/Hunt meeting.

When Sirius fell through the Veil, his sacrifice invoked powerful magic. Lily, now back from the dead, has vowed to guide Harry and keep him alive through the coming darkness. Armed with a loving mother, knowledge, and another ally returned from Death, will Harry finally get the life he's always wanted? Chapters 1-5 reposted and Beta'd

It started in a club and then ended like this. Reeling from a break-up, Kate Beckett is most definitely on the rebound. But what she gets instead is something she never imagined. AU

AU: Professor Alexander Rodgers was never one for the lime light. Though he moonlights as famed novelist, Richard Castle, his true pride lies in his work teaching at NYU. All this comes to a standstill however when he finds his worlds colliding, with his alter ego called out as a person of interest in a murder investigation.

Beckett and Castle realize that her 'wall' is beginning to fall and they can finally see a future together. But nothing is that easy, especially with outside forces attempting to destroy them. While they are both determined to keep their family together, will living on the run tear them apart? Or should they just be more focused on staying alive? AU after Cops and Robbers.

Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.

Now complete. Thanks everyone! This is my 2013/14 Winter Ficathon Entry. Cover Art courtesy of the great dtrekker. Prompt 1: "She awoke with a start. The bed beside her was cold, the room still dark save for the soft glow of the light outside filtering in through the window as it reflected off of the steadily falling snow." A/U sometime in season 6.

When you're a spy, there's all kinds of occupational hazards when you work with another spy. For Sarah Walker, though, one mission becomes a life-changing experience. Because working with Charles Carmichael leads to protecting Chuck Bartowski.

Castle and Beckett finally get to have that trip to Bora-Bora. But not all goes as planned. Instead of sipping mojitos in paradise, they find themselves stranded on an isolated island. Cover Art made from collaboration with @dtrekker. 2013 Castle Ficathon Entry. Rated M for safety, though the bulk of the story is T-rated. COMPLETE.

Castle thought he knew how much he had to lose after Alexis was abducted, but the nightmare is just beginning. Back in New York, their lives have turned upside down in an instant and instead of being by Kate's side, her partner is in Paris. Becomes AU during Hunt. This is rated M because of a graphic description (not sexual content).

On a sunny afternoon in April, Kate receives a phone call that will change her life forever. She never dreamed when she said "Hello" that Castle was calling to say "Goodbye", one last time. Castle Ficathon

Set during season 3, Countdown. After they defuse the bomb, Rick tries to tell Kate how he feels, but Josh shows up. Castle decides he will let Kate have her life and he will finally move on. For them, there is NO TOMORROW! Or is it possible to regain that feeling?

Inspired by a fanvid by Half0utLoud and pe4alhar. It was supposed to be easy. A visit to a suspect and asking him some questions. Just a regular job. But this particular visit turns out to be anything but such for Castle and Beckett.

Kate suffers a seemingly minor in the line of duty injury that turns out to be far worse than anybody could imagine. Set in Season 5 between 'Still' and 'Watershed.' Rated M for adult content. Totally AU since we don't know what the future holds for Bracken.

Kate Beckett's life changed drastically when she was kicked off the NYPD, causing her to choose a different career path. Now living a life void of purpose and passion, she stumbles into the path of Richard Castle, a one-hit-wonder in the publishing world. Forced together by fate, they must unravel a tangled mess of a murder that falls into their laps. AU. Co-authored by kate-hi.

Minor events can have repercussions far beyond their size and importance. When one of these minor events occurs to a ten year-old Harry Potter he finds his world turned upside-down and it starts him down a very different path than the one he expected to follow.

No more hiding in relationships with men she doesn't love, no more hiding from the truth, no more hiding from her feelings. This is a journey through unseen and AU events in S3 and early S4, including the beginning and end of Beckett and Josh, and the aftermath of her shooting. I didn't like Josh either so don't be put off; all roads eventually lead to Caskett. T rated epilogue up.

S1 AU. As angry as Beckett is at Castle for reopening her mother's murder, when a body shows up outside his door, she's forced to put her resentment aside and help him through being targeted by one of the most prolific serial killers the world has ever seen. Takes place about 10-14 days after 1x10.

Beckett remembers wearing her Dress Blues at Roy's funeral. She remembers standing on the podium, and she remembers everything just going black. She doesn't remember the gun shot. Or anything else. What happens when Castle and Beckett have one less lie standing in their way? A season 4 AU, canon until 3.24 Knockout. 2013 Ficathon Entry.

Beckett is in DC and Castle is in NYC - Post Watershed - with all spoilers inherently in play. Decisions have been made and stands taken, but someone from their past will force them to face one another one more time. Will Caskette conquer all? This is my first fanfiction EVER! Cover art by dtrekker - Castle 2013 Ficathon entry-Rating M for some language and later chapters.

Certain that the key to Voldemort’s demise is hidden within Hogwarts, Harry and his friends return to their school a mere three weeks after his abduction. Forced to face Draco Malfoy, Harry must stay in control and complete Dumbledore's work.

After a vivid dream, Beckett thinks she's been given a second chance. When she begins to doubt the reality surrounding her, there is only one person she can think of who has come up with crazier things than what she's living through.

When an old friend asks Walter to perform his autopsy, a simple lab accident results in Olivia and Peter being plunged into a case that is far more twisted than either of them expect. Set in the gap of season four and five P/O

For five months he's been missing, but she refuses to believe it's hopeless . . . Consider this canon until 'Always', and AU from there. Complete.

When they find a woman with no memory at a park, Peter starts thinking that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. P/O

Two years ago, she told him that she'd get him out if he ever ended up behind bars wrongfully accused of a crime. Unfortunately for him, the crime he's being accused of right now is against her, and until she wakes up, it's his word versus all the evidence piling up against him. Now AU because I'm slow and new episodes just keep coming out faster than I write new chapters. COMPLETE

Peter becomes friends with Rachel Dunham. Olivia's jealousy is building until she finally confronts him about phone call to her sister Rachel. At the same time, Peter is jealous of Olivia's lingering affection for her dead lover, Special Agent John Scott and of her old flame Lucas Vogel. Set before and during 1x16:Unleashed.

James sacrificed himself to save his wife and son. Sirius took them into hiding and trained Harry the Marauders way. Neville became the BWL. That doesn't mean that he's the Chosen One. This is a AU story. Harry/Ginny MA Rating

AU: Beckett is a uniform on the Vice squad at the 12th, five years before she and Castle actually meet in the show. Based on an idea of Cartographical - chezchuckles and I just liked it so much that we each wrote our own. Variations on the same theme, sort of.

"When a message comes through the typewriter, it's going to turn everyone's life upside down." - This multi-chapter fic is set after the second half of season 3 and takes an alternate route of what has happened on screen. - COMPLETED 11/29

Pulled into an alternate reality where Voldemort still reigns supreme, Harry is expected to turn the tide. With Ginny by his side and no clear way back, Harry has no choice but to do it. But he's done this before so it won't be a problem, right?

When Ron stormed out of the tent, Hermione went after him to stop him and disapparated with him. What will happen following this small change to DH ? What will Harry do without his friends?

The war for the future begins now. Or in the future...or maybe the past? Post-Letters of Transit, AU

It's the freaken Apocalypse.

Sequel to Sirius' Savior, Harry heads to Hogwarts what lies in store for him?

During the battle over Little Whinging, Harry travels back in time to his parents 7th year at Hogwarts. I am editing, consolidating and reposting older chapters to fix poor grammar and continuity issues. Older chapters will be re-posted regularly and the conclusion of the story coming soon.

What if Castle had taken the bullet meant for Kate at the end of Knockout?

Sirius hasn't the first clue who this green eyed stranger is exactly, but he's here now and somehow he's Sirius' problem. AU Rating upgraded due to language and theme.

When a rogue spy from Chuck Bartowski's past shows up to help him during his first solo mission, Chuck hopes that he'll finally find out what happened to Sarah Walker. Post-S2 AU.

The summer after the Chamber of Secrets was hard. Why can't Harry remember what happened? Realizing he's missing memories, Harry and Remus set out to find out what happened. What about that red-head he's been dreaming about? Soul-bond fic. H/G, B/F, R/T

Four people are dead. A woman is found on the side of the road in rural Florida, battered and beaten with no memory of who she is or how she got there. All she remembers is a man with blue eyes and the name Nikki Heat. AU season 4.

Chuck and Sarah slipped in the shower. Now they have to deal with exes, family, James Bond, a rock star, General Beckman and Casey, on top of the major shift in their relationship.

Formerly Defense for Two. Adopted from Perspicacity with permission. They thought Lockhart was a fraud. They were wrong; he was their guide into a world of danger, adventure, intrigue and other Unspeakable Things.

Chuck and Bryce are best friends just recruited into the CIA. They work flawlessly together as a team. When they are partnered with a gorgeous blonde agent, their friendship goes out the window. This is all while trying to take down an enemy organization.

Nine months ago she gave him up at the behest of his daughter - choosing to break herself in order to free him. As dumb ideas go it's the worst one ever. ***Finalist for 'Best Romance' in the 2012 Castle Fan Fiction Awards.***

Something happens to completely upturn the lives of Castle and Beckett, throwing them into an adventure that tests and pushes them to their extremes. Mystery, action, and love ensue.

A new Castle story - and Montgomery will be alive in mine

Everyone dies some day. It was their job to make sure that day came sooner rather than later. Co-authored with Oranfly. Rated M for violence and smut

When Ron and Harry got into their fight while out hunting Horcruxes, Hermione ran after Ron leading to some unintended consequences. Even with the best of intentions, things can still go wrong.

AU Sirius took Harry that night and left. What happened after that is my story. ?able Dumbledore Sirius OOC Rating for occasional language.

A simple and tragic shooting brings Kate face to face with a world that goes against all her carefully held beliefs. Will she be able to allow herself to believe in magic again to save Castle's life?

YASBF Yet Another Soul Bond Fic starting with the Chamber of Secrets. Harry and Ginny have to learn to live with a bond that steals away their privacy and leaves them dependent on each other and frightened for their future.

A touch was just the beginning.

Another co-authored fic by Americanchick and myself. The Fringe Team has a tough case given to them when married couples are being turned to glass. An undercover fic. M for later chapters!

The Final Battle has been lost. When Ginny Weasley is sent back to change everything, the past suddenly becomes her future. Bearing the memories of those she lost can she save them all and give them a chance to live again?

Harry Potter is 16 years old. He already defeated Voldemort, with the help of his Godfather Sirius Black. Now he is in for the biggest challenge of his life: attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Olivia Dunham gets a visit from two very drunk Bishop boys in the early hours of the morning. Just some hilarity. One-shot. Takes place anytime.

Sometimes the lines between what is real and what is pretend can be a little blurry. Especially to those standing so close to those lines. And once those lines are blurred, how easy is it to redraw them?

Brennan shows up at Booth's house needing only one thing: him. One silent night could never be enough but it's months later and they still find themselves going crazy at night and pretending during the day. How much longer can they keep silent? COMPLETE.

A continuation of Dangerous Game. Highly recommended that you read that first. Beckett tries to figure out where she wants things to go with Castle. Meanwhile, a serial killer fixates on Beckett.

Set immediately after the winter finale of Jacksonville. Just one possible course of events, which - like life- is not a straight line, but a series of choices leading in vastly different directions. This is one of those directions...

A Sarah and Chuck mystery and romance. If you've not read any of this story...give it a try. I think you'll like it. I've tried to create something a little different. Anyway, thanks to all who've gave it a shot.

Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks within his bending sickle's compass come. Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, but bears it out, even to the edge of doom.

Spoilers for Season 1 Rick has been shot by someone claiming that he is Derek Storm. Next in his sights are Alexis, Martha and Kate.

Harry is still angry but this year he has a person to blame. A secret trunk, a kitten with a secret and an secret potion. Complete!

COMPLETE. Two years after defeating Voldemort, Harry falls into an alternate dimension with his godfather. Together, they embark on a new life filled with drunken debauchery, thievery, and generally antagonizing all their old family, friends, and enemies.